公开(公告)号：US08210788B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US10820649

申请日：2004-04-07

Applicant: Raymond G. Schuder ,  John P. Ertel ,  Robert L. Cobene ,  Steven W. Trovinger ,  Ross R. Allen

Inventor： Raymond G. Schuder ,  John P. Ertel ,  Robert L. Cobene ,  Steven W. Trovinger ,  Ross R. Allen

IPC: B42C9/00 ,  B42C11/04

CPC classification number: B42C9/0068 ,  Y10S412/901 ,  Y10T156/1754

Abstract: Systems and methods for attaching a cover to a text body to create bound documents with floating and attached spines are described. In some embodiments, a solid pressure sensitive adhesive film is applied between a cover and the side hinge areas of a text body, and a cover is bound to the side hinge areas of the text body with pressure. A solid pressure sensitive adhesive tape may be dispensed from an adhesive dispenser that includes a plug-in cartridge housing, a supply spool, and a take-up spool. In other embodiments, an adhesive sheet that includes a hot melt adhesive film and a backing is applied to the text body, with the hot melt adhesive film in contact with the side hinge areas and the spine of the text body. The hot melt adhesive is exposed in areas corresponding to the side hinge areas of the text body for attaching the cover to the text body. In one embodiment, an adhesive sheet includes a hot melt adhesive film and a backing layer that is attached to the hot melt adhesive film and has one or more slits extending in a substantially longitudinal direction. The slitted backing layer is configured to expose the hot melt adhesive upon stretching of the backing layer in a direction substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract translation: 描述了将盖子附加到文本体以创建具有浮动和附接的脊柱的绑定文档的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，固体压敏粘合剂膜施加在盖和文本体的侧铰链区之间，并且盖通过压力与文本体的侧铰链区域结合。 固体压敏粘合带可以从包括插入式盒壳体，供应卷轴和卷取卷轴的粘合剂分配器分配。 在其它实施例中，将包含热熔粘合剂膜和背衬的粘合片施加到文本体上，其中热熔粘合剂膜与侧铰链区域和文本体的脊柱接触。 将热熔粘合剂暴露在与文本体的侧铰链区相对应的区域中，以将盖附接到文本体。 在一个实施方案中，粘合片包括热熔粘合剂膜和附着到热熔粘合剂膜上的背衬层，并且具有在基本纵向方向上延伸的一个或多个狭缝。 斜切背衬层构造成在沿着与纵向方向基本正交的方向上拉伸背衬层时露出热熔粘合剂。

公开(公告)号：US08011869B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US12206459

申请日：2008-09-08

Applicant: Steven W. Trovinger ,  Ross R. Allen

Inventor： Steven W. Trovinger ,  Ross R. Allen

IPC: B42C9/00 ,  B42C11/00 ,  B42C11/02 ,  B42C5/00 ,  B42B5/00

CPC classification number: B42C9/00

Abstract: An adhesive application assembly is configured for use in a book binding station that includes a saddle for supporting a plurality of sheets. The adhesive application assembly includes an adhesive applicator, a movable support arm supporting the adhesive applicator, and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is coupled with the support arm and is configured to move the support arm and the adhesive applicator toward the saddle to apply adhesive to an outermost sheet on the saddle.

Abstract translation: 粘合剂施加组件被构造成用于包括用于支撑多个片材的鞍座的装订台。 粘合剂施加组件包括粘合剂施加器，支撑粘合剂施加器的可移动支撑臂和驱动机构。 所述驱动机构与所述支撑臂联接并且被构造成将所述支撑臂和所述粘合剂施加器朝向所述鞍座移动以将粘合剂施加到所述鞍座上的最外侧片材。

公开(公告)号：US07167604B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-23

申请号：US10214267

申请日：2002-08-07

Applicant: Ross R. Allen ,  Philip E. Jensen

Inventor： Ross R. Allen ,  Philip E. Jensen

IPC: G06K1/20 ,  G06K1/22 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04H1/32

CPC classification number: H04N1/00222 ,  H04N1/00225 ,  H04N1/00315 ,  H04N1/00384 ,  H04N1/00397 ,  H04N1/00413 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/0013 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0081

Abstract: A scanning system includes a scanner accessory which is operationally supported by a wider-purpose wireless handheld communications device. The communications device may be a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a combined PDA/cellular phone, or a similar device that enables wireless communications. The scanner accessory is adapted for freehand scanning and includes an image sensor, at least one navigator, and data transfer circuitry that is compatible with exchanging information with the communications device, including outgoing captured image information and incoming scan control information for controlling scanning operations by the scan accessory. Simultaneous with capturing image information by the image sensor, the navigator tracks the position of the image sensor relative to a document being scanned, so that the image information can be “position-tagged” to form an electronic image for display at the communications device. Alternatively, the scanning capability can be integrated into the wireless handheld communications device.

Abstract translation: 扫描系统包括由广泛用途的无线手持通信设备可操作地支持的扫描器附件。 通信设备可以是个人数字助理（PDA），蜂窝电话，组合的PDA /蜂窝电话或能够进行无线通信的类似设备。 扫描仪附件适用于徒手扫描，并且包括图像传感器，至少一个导航器和与通信设备交换信息兼容的数据传输电路，包括输出捕获图像信息和用于控制扫描操作的输入扫描控制信息 扫描附件。 与图像传感器捕获图像信息同时，导航器跟踪图像传感器相对于被扫描的文档的位置，使得图像信息可以被“位置标记”以形成用于在通信设备处显示的电子图像。 或者，扫描能力可以集成到无线手持通信设备中。

公开(公告)号：US06497179B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-24

申请号：US09909710

申请日：2001-07-19

Applicant: Ross R. Allen ,  Carl E Picciotto ,  Jun Gao

Inventor： Ross R. Allen ,  Carl E Picciotto ,  Jun Gao

IPC: B41F154

CPC classification number: B41J11/009 ,  B41J11/0095

Abstract: A printer having a transparency film discrimination system is disclosed. The printer includes a feed mechanism, an illumination source, a detector, and a processor. Light from the illumination source is reflected on or transmitting through the print medium (such as a transparent film) and is detected by the detector. The detected light is analyzed to determine the type of the medium. If the determined type of the print medium is not acceptable for the printer, then control signal is provided to the printer to halt the printing process as to avoid damage to the printer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有透明胶片鉴别系统的打印机。 打印机包括进给机构，照明源，检测器和处理器。 来自照明源的光被反射在打印介质（例如透明膜）上或通过打印介质传输，并由检测器检测。 分析检测到的光以确定介质的类型。 如果确定的打印介质的类型对于打印机是不可接受的，则将控制信号提供给打印机以停止打印处理，以避免损坏打印机。

公开(公告)号：US5987269A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US23778

申请日：1998-02-13

Applicant: Ross R. Allen ,  Barclay J. Tullis ,  Jun Gao

Inventor： Ross R. Allen ,  Barclay J. Tullis ,  Jun Gao

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0856 ,  G03G15/086

Abstract: A printer is provided with a transmit electrode and a receive electrode with a dry-toner cartridge located therebetween. The transmit and receive electrodes act as two plates of a capacitor, with the toner within the toner cartridge making up a portion of the dielectric between the two capacitor plates. An oscillating transmit signal is then applied to the transmit electrode, and a signal corresponding to the capacitance between the opposing electrodes is detected. The changing capacitance due to the changing toner quantity causes a change in the received signal. The value of the received signal is then converted into the quantity of toner residing between the opposing electrodes, and this quantity is displayed to the user. Arrangements of transmit and receive electrodes may be employed within the printer to not only sense the overall quantity of toner but the distribution of toner within the toner cartridge.

Abstract translation: 打印机设置有发射电极和接收电极，其间具有位于其间的干墨粉盒。 发射和接收电极用作电容器的两个板，调色剂盒内的调色剂构成两个电容器板之间的电介质的一部分。 然后将振荡的发射信号施加到发射电极，并且检测对应于相对电极之间的电容的信号。 由于调色剂量的变化导致的变化的电容导致接收信号的变化。 然后将接收到的信号的值转换为位于相对电极之间的调色剂量，并向用户显示该数量。 可以在打印机内使用发射和接收电极的布置，以便不仅感测调色剂的总量，而且调色剂盒内的调色剂分布。

公开(公告)号：US5825044A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US805963

申请日：1997-02-25

Applicant: Ross R. Allen ,  David Beard ,  Mark T. Smith ,  Barclay J. Tullis

Inventor： Ross R. Allen ,  David Beard ,  Mark T. Smith ,  Barclay J. Tullis

IPC: G06K9/20 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06T3/00 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/193 ,  G06K7/015

CPC classification number: H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0414 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04787

Abstract: A scanning device and method of forming a scanned electronic image include an imaging sensor and at least one navigation sensor. For an embodiment, the imaging sensor enables sensing of color images. In the preferred embodiment, the imaging sensor is a linear array of sensor elements, with a two-dimensional navigation sensor array at each end. The scanning device has three degrees of freedom, since position information from the navigation sensors allows manipulation of an image signal from the imaging sensor to reduce distortion artifacts caused by curvilinear scanning. Acceptable sources of the position information include printed matter and contrast variations dictated by variations in the inherent structure-related properties of the medium on which the scanned image is formed. Inherent structure-related properties can also include color contrast. Illumination for optimal operation of the navigation system may be introduced at a grazing angle in some applications or in the normal to a plane of the original in other applications, but this is not essential.

Abstract translation: 扫描装置和形成扫描电子图像的方法包括成像传感器和至少一个导航传感器。 对于一个实施例，成像传感器能够感测彩色图像。 在优选实施例中，成像传感器是传感器元件的线性阵列，每端具有二维导航传感器阵列。 扫描装置具有三个自由度，因为来自导航传感器的位置信息允许操纵来自成像传感器的图像信号，以减少由曲线扫描引起的失真伪像。 位置信息的可接受源包括由形成扫描图像的介质的固有结构相关属性的变化所规定的印刷物和对比度变化。 固有的结构相关性质还可以包括颜色对比度。 导航系统的最佳操作的照明可以在某些应用中以放牧角度引入，或者在其它应用中以原始平面垂直的方式被引入，但这不是必须的。

公开(公告)号：US5644343A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-01

申请号：US359775

申请日：1994-12-20

Applicant: Ross R. Allen

Inventor： Ross R. Allen

IPC: B41J2/195 ,  B41J29/38

CPC classification number: B41J29/38 ,  B41J2/195 ,  B41J2002/14387

Abstract: The volume of ink drops ejected from ink jet printers is temperature dependent because physical properties of the ink, such as surface tension and viscosity, depend on the ink temperature. The volume of the ejected ink drop strongly influences the size of the printed spot and this size effects the quality of the recorded text and graphics. The temperature of the ejected drop depends on the temperature of the drop ejection mechanism. The present invention measures the temperature of the ejected drops with a temperature sensor placed within the trajectory of the drops. The printhead carriage mechanism aligns the drop ejector and the temperature sensor. Then, the drop ejector ejects multiple drops onto the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor may reside in an ink drop collection chamber having a capillary device for wicking ink away from the temperature sensor to a waste ink accumulator.

Abstract translation: 从喷墨打印机喷射的墨滴的体积是温度依赖性的，因为油墨的物理性质，例如表面张力和粘度，取决于油墨温度。 喷出的墨滴的体积很大地影响打印点的尺寸，并且该尺寸影响记录的文本和图形的质量。 喷射液滴的温度取决于液滴喷射机构的温度。 本发明通过放置在液滴轨迹内的温度传感器来测量喷射液滴的温度。 打印头滑架机构使滴液喷射器和温度传感器对准。 然后，滴液喷射器将多个液滴喷射到温度传感器上。 温度传感器可以驻留在具有毛细管装置的墨滴收集室中，用于将油墨从温度传感器排出到废墨储存器。

公开(公告)号：US5600354A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-04

申请号：US228471

申请日：1994-04-14

Applicant: David E. Hackleman ,  William A. Buskirk ,  Ross R. Allen

Inventor： David E. Hackleman ,  William A. Buskirk ,  Ross R. Allen

IPC: B41J2/05 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J2/14024 ,  B41J2/14072 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1626 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1634 ,  B41J2002/14387 ,  B41J2202/19 ,  B41J2202/20

Abstract: A plurality of inkjet printhead elements are arranged to form a pagewide printhead array. The elements are secured to a flexible interconnect to allow for communication between the individual elements and a printer controller. The elements are arranged in the array so that one or more nozzles overlap nozzles of the two adjacent elements. The printer controller specifies the desired drivers of the heater elements to be actuated in commands sent to the first element in the array over the flexible interconnect. The printer elements monitor the interconnect to determine whether the command specifies a heater element under their control. The printer elements then actuate the specified heater element to cause an ink droplet to be ejected from a nozzle corresponding to the selected heater element.

Abstract translation: 布置多个喷墨打印头元件以形成页宽的打印头阵列。 元件被固定到柔性互连以允许各个元件和打印机控制器之间的通信。 元件布置在阵列中，使得一个或多个喷嘴重叠两个相邻元件的喷嘴。 打印机控制器在通过柔性互连发送到阵列中的第一元件的命令中指定要被致动的加热器元件的期望驱动器。 打印机元件监视互连，以确定命令是否指定其控制下的加热器元件。 打印机元件然后致动指定的加热器元件以使墨滴从对应于所选择的加热器元件的喷嘴喷出。

公开(公告)号：US5469199A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-21

申请号：US864890

申请日：1992-04-02

Applicant: Ross R. Allen ,  Si-Ty Lam ,  Paul H. McClelland ,  Eric G. Hanson

Inventor： Ross R. Allen ,  Si-Ty Lam ,  Paul H. McClelland ,  Eric G. Hanson

IPC: B41J2/05 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/145

CPC classification number: B41J2/1634 ,  B41J2/14024 ,  B41J2/14072 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J2/162 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1626 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2002/14387 ,  B41J2202/19 ,  B41J2202/20

Abstract: A novel, wide inkjet printhead and method of forming said inkjet printhead is disclosed, wherein a pattern of orifices are formed, using a step-and-repeat process, in a flexible tape using laser ablation or other suitable etching devices. The location of the orifices corresponds to where ink will be ejected from the inkjet printhead. The pattern of orifices may extend to any length without difficulty in aligning the orifices, since the tape may be continuous along the entire length of the printhead.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种新颖的广泛的喷墨打印头和形成所述喷墨打印头的方法，其中使用激光烧蚀或其它合适的蚀刻装置在柔性带中使用步进重复工艺形成孔的图案。 孔的位置对应于从喷墨打印头喷射墨水的位置。 孔的形状可以延伸到任何长度，而不难对齐孔，因为带可以沿着打印头的整个长度连续。

公开(公告)号：US4746935A

公开(公告)日：1988-05-24

申请号：US801030

申请日：1985-11-22

Applicant: Ross R. Allen

Inventor： Ross R. Allen

IPC: B41J2/05 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/205 ,  B41J2/21 ,  H04N1/034 ,  G01D15/16

CPC classification number: B41J2/1433 ,  B41J2/14016 ,  B41J2/2114 ,  B41J2/2125 ,  H04N1/034 ,  B41J2002/14387

Abstract: This patent application discloses a method and apparatus useful for eight-level halftone thermal ink jet printing by printing with droplets of ink with volumes weighted in a binary sequence. Three (3) binary-weighted drop generators which are fired in sequence are useful in an eight-level, four color printing process and additionally may be employed with a clear ink vehicle drop generator in order to reduce optical density of single small dots in a given pixel area to thereby reduce grainyness.This method and apparatus are also adapted for four color printing with a chosen number of rows of binary-weighted drop generators, including untoned vehicle if desired, in order to achieve color printing of pixels having desired color and optical density.

Abstract translation: 该专利申请公开了一种用于八层半色调热喷墨印刷的方法和装置，其通过用二进制序列加权的体积墨滴打印。 依次进行烧制的三（3）个二进制加权液滴发生器可用于八级四色打印处理，并且还可以与清晰的墨水车载液滴发生器一起使用，以便降低单个小点的光密度 给定像素面积，从而减少粒状。 该方法和装置还适用于具有选定数量的二进制加权液滴发生器行的四色打印，如果需要，包括未加注入的车辆，以便实现具有所需颜色和光密度的像素的彩色打印。